ECi Software Solutions announced today Grant Howe, newly named chief technology officer, will be responsible for product and technology strategy and execution across the ECi family of companies. 
“It’s exciting to be part of the ECi team and to support the entrepreneurial spirit of independent business owners,” Howe said. “I am looking forward to offering a growing variety of products and services that help them compete effectively in today’s market. I am always intrigued and challenged by the technology development that goes on behind the scenes but, at the end of the day, it’s the customer-facing benefits of improved efficiency, growth and profitability that truly bring value.”
Howe served as a senior technology executive at companies including Abila and NetIQ, and ECi CEO Ron Books said Howe’s knowledge in research and development and his team-building skills will fuel ECi solution development.
